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I note that the article mentions that the peak was in 1970, perhaps earlier than most countries. I think that this may be linked to North Sea gas and conversio
by mytailorisrich 3y ago
I note that the article mentions that the peak was in 1970, perhaps earlier than most countries.
I think that this may be linked to North Sea gas and conversion from coal to natural gas. And also the decimation of industry that occurred during the 70s and 80s.
- ricardo81 3y agoIndeed, great points. Generally these articles use 1990 as a frame of reference. To be fair based on the initial graph shown alone, the UK has almost reached 50% of 1990 values also, though perhaps other countries have already achieved 50% of 1970 values.
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